Twenty thousand or more people nationwide are expected to participate in “Carry the Load” activities this Memorial Day weekend. The nonprofit organization helps people celebrate a meaningful Memorial Day by conducting a 20.13-mile event that honors veterans and active duty service members, law enforcement officers, firefighters and their families. The Central Texas area will have its own event, led by the sister of fallen Navy SEAL, Lieutenant Commander Jonas Kelsall. “Carry The Load-Austin” offers community members an opportunity to come together in sharing Memorial Day and actively remembering our American heroes. Kelsall was born on November 8, 1978, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was killed in action in Afghanistan on August 6, 2011. During his service, Kelsall earned a Legion of Merit, three Bronze Stars, a Purple heart and a Defense Meritorious Service Medal, among other awards. “Carry the Load-Austin” will take place May 25 at Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet, Texas.
